Faithfull FAISTILTS Quick Manual

Decorators Stilts
Adjustable Working Height 450 - 750mm (18 - 30in)
Load Bearing 114kg (250lbs)

Introduction

The correct assembly of these stilts is essential, for both your personal
safety and to guarantee product satisfaction. Please take time to read and
understand these instructions fully before assembling your stilts.
Be sure you fully understand how these stilts should be fitted and the correct
sequence for fitting and removing of your stilts. Always make sure that all
bolts and fittings are tight and secure, before you attempt to
walk around on your stilts.
Please take 10 to 15 minutes to practice using and become comfortable
walking in the stilts. It is really very easy, but a little practice is essential
before you start your work, this should avoid any possible accidents.
Be sure to clean your stilts after use and check
that all bolts and fitting remain tight.
Please retain these instructions for future reference.

ASSEMBLY

1) Loosen the Strut Tube Clamp (A)
A
2) Attach the Lower Strut Tubes (B)
1) Strut Tube Clamp
B
3) Slide the Upper Strut Tube (C)
2) Lower Strut Tubes
C
4) Adjust the upper strut tube (Leg
B
3) Upper Strut Tube
D
4) Leg Strut
5) Unscrew and adjust the heel bracket
Once you have finished assembling
E
your stilts please check that all the
clamps, screws and bolts have been
5) Rear Pivot Bolt
fully tightened before use.
on the side of each stilt. Insert the
tubes into and through the lower
tube clamps. Leave the tube clamps
loose, for now.
to the rear outer leg bracket with the
attached 1/4" x 1/2" cap screw. Do
not tighten these until the assembly
of the stilts is complete.
down over the lower strut tube (B)
and position it so that the leg band
fits just above the large portion of
the leg calves.
Note: Do not bend the leg bands
(Calf support).
Strut D) until a snug fit on your calf
is achieved and tighten the strut
tube clamp. The stilts should then
stand straight when fitted and the
calf straps are tighten.
Tighten the tube clamps evenly, just
enough to prevent the upper strut
tube from rotating, when the stilts
are in use.
Do not over tighten the strut
tube clamps, as this may cause
the upper strut tube to become
deformed and require replacement.
so that the outside ankle bone is
directly over the Rear Pivot Bolt
(E).

FITTING YOUR STILTS

Strap Tightening Sequence
IMPORTANT -
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•
When dismounting always unbuckle
Select a clear & level area away from
doors, floor vents, stairwells or windows.
With a little help from a colleague,
mount your stilts, then strap on your
stilts following the Strap Tightening
Sequence as above.
Stand with your legs comfortably
apart, collect your balance, and relax.
If needed, adjust the strut tubes and
clamps until your stilts and legs are
straight and comfortable.
C

Forward / Backward balance

When standing erect, your stilts should
be in a neutral and vertical position. If
they have a tendency to lean forward
or backward, make the following
adjustments with help of a colleague, or
A
after removing your stilts.
If the stilts lean forward, loosen the tube
clamps (A) and rotate the legbands
and strut tubes (C) towards the rear,
and tighten clamps. This adjustment is
Balance Adjustment
to ensure proper forward & backward
balance. If this adjustment requires
that the legbands are rotated to
an uncomfortable position the heel
brackets will need to be adjusted in the
same direction.
F
It is not recommended to try and bend
F
over whist wearing High Walkers.

Height Adjustment

Undo the two Wing Nuts (F) and then
Height Adjustment
slide out the two height adjusting bolts
on each stilt, evenly raise or lower the
stilt legs to the desired height, then
simply replace the bolts and refit the
wing nuts.
Be sure to check that all wing nuts are
G fully tightened before use.

Lateral Balance

H
When standing erect, the leg bands and
upper strut tubes should apply a slight
force against the side of your legs.
If they pull outward or press excessively
Lateral Balance
inward, make the following adjustments
with the help of a colleague, or after you
have removed your stilts.
H
H
Loosen the nuts and bolts in the slotted
brackets retaining the tube clamps on
each stilt. (G)
Slide the strut tube assemblies and
clamps in the direction necessary (H)
to apply slight inward pressure to your
legs. Then tighten securely.
A trial and error approach may be
necessary to obtain this balance setting.
When mounting your stilts, always
attach the leg straps, before fitting the
foot straps.
the leg straps, after unbuckling the
foot straps.